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Construction Equipment: Page 535
Business
Construction industry optimism dims for 2012
The Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer, reflecting first quarter 2011, shows very little change in the construction industry in both North Carolina and South Carolina, according to the Carolinas Associated General Contractors. The aggregate Barometer score declined a modest 0.8 percent on slightly stronger business conditions observed across the first three months of 2011, offset by […]
July 5, 2011
Equipment
LaHood: $101.4 million to promote innovative clean-fuel technologies in transit
Transit providers will be able to compete for a share of $101.4 million in federal funding by proposing innovative projects that create ‘green’ jobs, promote the use of clean fuels and cut our nation’s dependence on oil, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on June 30. “This money supports President Obama’s plan to improve the […]
July 5, 2011
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Business
Creekside Lawnscapes wins Case Community Challenge
Case Construction Equipment has named Creekside Lawnscapes, Inc., Marilla, N.Y., the March winner of the Case Community Challenge. Sponsored by Case, the program recognizes construction contractors who support their local communities with significant community service projects. Case honored Creekside Lawnscapes for installating new underground power cable to provide upgraded electrical service throughout Camp Greene, […]
July 5, 2011
Safety
Safety Watch
Don’t get pinned Safe operation starts with the basics The accident: The contractor instructed an excavator operator to move dirt, clear debris and fill a trench, and then left the jobsite. Upon his return, he saw the excavator – which was an older model that had been purchased used – positioned over the trench, with […]
July 4, 2011
Safety
Product Report
Volvo continues 50-machine rollout By Marcia Gruver Doyle Volvo Construction Equipment’s Tier 4 Interim engines took center stage during its Volvo Days event in May in Sweden. “The only thing customers will notice on these engines is the required diesel particulate filter change after 4,500 hours,” said Arvid Rinaldo, global communications strategy manager. “The filter […]
July 4, 2011
Safety
Trucks
Short Stops? Changes to the stopping distance regulations are here. But manufacturers say they’ll easily clear the bar. By Jack Roberts The first phase of National Highway Traffic Administration’s new stopping distance regulations for heavy trucks become law on August 1. At first glance, the stopping distance regulations seem daunting: Passenger cars in the United […]
July 2, 2011
Business
Technology Report
Job Ready Technology By Tom Jackson One tough tablet DRS Technologies has unveiled its newest rugged mobile computer, the Armor X7 compact tablet for those times when you need connectivity, hand-held mobility and durability in all-weather conditions. With its integrated non-slip handgrips and nine hours of battery life the Armor X7 is certified […]
July 2, 2011
Safety
2011 Utility Supplement (Sponsored Information)
Make your supplier part of your emergency response team by Thomas D. Aldridge, Jr., Griffin Pump and Equipment Many contractors view dealing with a pump – either in a bypass operation or a dewatering application – as a problem. Most contractors make their living by moving dirt, laying pipe, or building, so pump suppliers who […]
July 1, 2011
Technology
Maxima Technologies names Brady Umberger as plant manager
Maxima Technologies & Systems today announced that Brady Umberger of Lebanon, Pa. has been promoted to plant manager. Umberger, who has more than five years of experience in manufacturing facilities with ISO 9001 certification, joined Maxima Technologies in March 2010 as a production mentor and most recently was a production manager. He graduated from Albright College […]
June 30, 2011
Roadbuilding
Reporter
Canadian new construction spending continues to rise As the construction sector in the United States crawls … ever soooo slowwwwwly … toward recovery, the relatively smaller market immediately to the north continues to generally churn on. Spending on new construction in Canada will rise to $301.4 billion (Cdn) by 2014, says Alex Carrick, chief economist […]
June 30, 2011
Safety
Maintenance
What’s new in welding A new generation of machines and technology makes this task easier, safer, more productive and comfortable By Tom Jackson If you are looking to replace, upgrade or buy a new welding unit for your shop or service truck you may be pleasantly surprised at the innovations that have come along in […]
June 30, 2011
Business
On Record
One Kid at a Time By Marcia Gruver Doyle It’s been 10 years since the Construction Careers Center high school in St. Louis accepted its first freshman class. The charter school – called “Triple C” by its students – has room for 450 students. About 100 spaces will go unfilled this fall. “Recruiting is a […]
June 28, 2011
Safety
Marketplace
By Amy Materson BIG FEATURES Simplify small scale compaction work with Dynapac’s CC Series 1.6-ton tandem rollers. Available in three models – the CC800, CC900 and CC1000 – the series has drum widths of 31, 35 and 39 inches and are equipped with water-cooled, three-cylinder 23.5-horsepower Perkins diesel engines. Standard features include propulsion and […]
June 28, 2011
Maintenance
Maintenance
Otr tires – by the numbers How to crack the codes for lower cost and longer-life tires By Tom Jackson Next to fuel and wages, tires are the biggest operating cost for heavy construction fleets. Yet a surprising number of contractors care little about their tires as long as they’re round, black and rolling. Such […]
June 28, 2011
Business
Machine Matters More
The Power of Two Machines Equipment manufacturers share their thoughts on the advantages of teaming compact excavators with skid steers By Mike Anderson Whether or not they actually offer skid steers themselves, the close to two dozen manufacturers with compact excavators (also called mini excavators) in the North American market (see chart starting on page […]
June 28, 2011
Safety
Machine Matters
Not on the Skids Although the spotlight has been on heavier skid steers, manufacturers are not ignoring their littlest radial-lift diggers By Mike Anderson With much of the new product focus on larger vertical-lift models, don’t think skid steer manufacturers have forgotten about the most compact radial-lift machines, which are at the core of skid […]
June 28, 2011
Business
Final Take
By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle Get rewarded for your giving Charitable projects are standard operating procedures for many contractors. You donate labor and equipment to drain a community baseball field, grade the new city park or put in bike paths and consider it part of your civic duty. To recognize such efforts, Case Construction Equipment […]
June 28, 2011
Technology
Product Report
Designed to thrive in harsh conditions New on/off road tires from Continental welcome your worst case scenario By Tom Jackson Continental Tire recently debuted two stout new truck tires for severe duty applications at its test track facility near Uvalde, Texas. The new tires showcase several design changes that offer better cut resistance, rock rejection […]
June 28, 2011
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